Press Release

01 July 2016

Lubbers Logistics Group, the logistics provider to the oil and gas drilling industry, has completed the acquisition of the Special Transport divisions of Wagenborg Nedlift in the Netherlands and Wagenborg GmbH in Germany as per July 1, 2016. The acquired divisions will be fully integrated into the Lubbers organization and will continue under the brand name Lubbers. The acquisition is part of Lubbers’ strategy to further strengthen its position in the European energy logistics market. The divestment allows Wagenborg Nedlift, a specialist in horizontal and vertical heavy transport, to focus on its niche market: lifting, heavy transport and assembly.

Through the acquisition Lubbers Logistics Group expands its workforce by 89 employees and adds 73 trucks and 165 trailers to its existing truck and trailer fleet. The combination enables Lubbers to further expand its European network and by leveraging the expertise of the Wagenborg Nedlift employees, Lubbers expects to further optimize the service to its customers.

The divestment enables Wagenborg Nedlift to focus on its core activities: lifting, heavy transport and assembly. In addition, Wagenborg Nedlift secures good future prospects for the Special Transport division employees who will relocate to Lubbers.

In the coming transition period as well as in the more distant future, there will (continue to) be close cooperation between the two companies, in which the interests of the customer and the quality of service will come first and foremost.

About Wagenborg Nedlift: Wagenborg Nedlift is an expert in providing accurate, efficient and secure solutions for challenging logistical issues and offers a complete package of logistics services for lifting, heavy transport and assembly. Wagenborg Nedlift is active throughout Europe and beyond, including the oil and gas industry, petrochemical industry, the energy sector and the sectors construction and infrastructure. www.wagenborg.com

About Lubbers Logistics Group: Since 1929, Lubbers Logistics Group delivers professional and reliable transportation in the energy sector and has a European-wide network, with thirteen offices in eight different countries. Lubbers offers a number of adjacent logistics services such as drilling rig relocations, project management, recruitment services and offshore container rental. www.lubbers.net